Introduction The “teacher burnout” is real, and often it’s the administrative “paperwork” that causes it. To stay focused on what matters—the students—you need a digital utility belt that handles the heavy lifting for you.
The Essential List
- Google Classroom: The gold standard for organizing assignments and communication.
- Grammarly: Speeds up grading and feedback by catching errors instantly.
- Trello: Perfect for planning your curriculum and tracking “to-do” lists.
- Remind: Send quick updates to parents and students without sharing your personal phone number.
- Otter.ai: Transcribe your lectures or meetings so you don’t have to take manual notes.
- Plickers: Collect real-time formative assessment data without needing students to have devices.
- ChatGPT/Gemini: Use AI to draft lesson plan outlines or email templates in seconds.
